Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center

Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center provides quality, professional equine assisted activities for both children and adults with special needs. Equine assisted activities help to improve muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination and motor development as well as emotional well being.

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Share the Ride Pendant

Give the gift that gives back. Riverwood proudly offers this custom-made Share the Ride pendant. Sterling silver and crafted locally by Deva Fine Jewelry, the necklace comes in a special gift bag and proceeds will benefit Riverwood. Please click here to order or purchase yours at the Riverwood office.

NEWS from the BARN

Grieving, Understanding, and Healing through Equine Facilitated Therapy Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center is pleased to partner with Donna Hampton, LPC to offer a series of workshops focusing on experiencing grief and loss at any life stage. Working with the Riverwood horses, participants will develop self-awareness, focus and communication essential to the healing process. Attending to […]

Please join Riverwood for an evening out in support of our equine-assisted programs for children and adults with special needs! On Saturday, October 14, 2017 Riverwood will host its largest fundraiser of the year, Boots and Brews. It will take place at the BB&T Ballpark from 6:30-9:30pm. Admission can be purchased online here or mailed to the farm for $40 […]

If you are interested in learning about horses, working with individuals with special needs and spending time outdoors, consider becoming a Riverwood volunteer! We are in need of volunteers to serve as side-walkers for our summer and year-round programs. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and attend an orientation to undergo basic […]

On September 16, 2017 Riverwood students will hold a shredding event at The Children’s Center (2315 Coliseum Dr NW, Winston-Salem) from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Shamrock Shredding will provide secure on-site shredding services for a $5 donation to Riverwood per bag or box of documents. All proceeds will benefit Riverwood riders who are attending the TRAV […]

Founded in 1995, Riverwood is a 501 (c)(3) charitable corporation serving 120 individuals weekly. We are a PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) Premier Accredited center with six nationally certified instructors.